What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) position at The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center?
We are looking for a compassionate, diligent behavioral health technician to join our behavioral health facility. You will be working in conjunction with psychiatrists and other medical professionals to implement treatment plans for patients with psychiatric, emotional and addictive behavior disorders, providing them with the care, support, and supervision they require.
To be successful as a behavioral health technician, you should be an excellent listener with a solid understanding of what it takes to treat or manage behavior disorders. Top candidates will also be sensitive, respectful, and personable when working with our patients. You will need a valid drivers license.
Behavioral Health Technician Responsibilities:
- Carrying out individual treatment plans prescribed by clinical professionals.
- Monitoring patients and recording your observations.
- Reporting back on each patient's progress and concerns.
- Ensuring patients have a safe and supportive environment.
- Diffusing situations in which patients wish to harm themselves or others.
- Providing emotional support to patients.
- Alerting medical professionals to intervene in emergencies.
- Carrying out assessments and other administrative tasks.
- Maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Behavioral Health Technician Requirements:
- Certification or associate's degree in behavioral health.
- Experience working in a mental health institution, addiction rehab, detox or psychiatric ward a plus.
- Ability to treat patients with dignity and empathy.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Good physical fitness.
- Acute observation skills.
- Computer literacy.
The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center provided the following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.'
'
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a local and state background
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
